Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $7,050
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,650
- Average Net Price
- $8,365
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 35.6%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $9,598
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,530
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $17,848
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $201/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 38.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35.6%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,038 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $8,090 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,509 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $11,661 |
| $110,001+ | $12,093 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $17,848 sticker price at LSU Alexandria. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,038 annually after aid, while those from households making over $110,000 pay around $12,093. Over four years, total costs range from about $24,000 to $48,000 depending on family income. The school keeps expenses manageable as a regional public university serving central Louisiana.
Graduates typically leave with $19,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $201. With median earnings of $42,205 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 5.7% of monthly income. Only 39% of students take federal loans, suggesting many can afford college without heavy borrowing. Louisiana residents get the strongest value proposition here, comprising 89% of enrollment and paying in-state rates that make this one of the more affordable four-year options in the state.
Graduates typically leave with $19,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $201. With median earnings of $42,205 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 5.7% of monthly income. Only 39% of students take federal loans, suggesting many can afford college without heavy borrowing. Louisiana residents get the strongest value proposition here, comprising 89% of enrollment and paying in-state rates that make this one of the more affordable four-year options in the state.
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